Q.Purple Fountain Grass, Annual Or Perennial - I live in the foothills of the Ozark Mts. near Hardy, Arkansas. Is purple fountain grass going to be winter ...
A.Purple fountain grass is only hardy to about 20F. If temps in your area get colder than that thduring winter, it will die. In most places, it needs additional winter protection to make it through the winter.Read MoreQ.Pruning Roots Of Monstera Deliciosa (AKA: Swiss Cheese Plant) - Can I cut off some or all of the arial roots on a large outdoor Monstera deliciosa (AKA Swiss Cheese ...
A.It is not recommended that you remove the aerial roots. If you prune them, you can open the plant up to disease. If possible, give them something to cling to, like a moss covered pole. This will keep them controlled ...Read MoreQ.Black Spots On Gardenia Leaves And Buds Falling Off - The buds are falling off my gardenia bush. It is in full bloom and was doing fine previous to this. ...
A.The spots sound like a fungal issue. It probably started because the plant was weakened by a nutrient issue or pests. I would recommend using neem oil. It will treat the fungus with the added bonus of keeping pests away, ...Read More
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Q.Moisture Tolerant Plants - I have an area where the water falls down to a low lying area. I am looking for some plants ...
A.This area would likely make a great rain garden. Here is more info on rain gardens and some moisture-loving plants that can be used: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/rain-garden-design.htmRead MoreQ.Spider Plants - Can I put a spider plant outside in the summer months? I live in northern NJ.
A.You can move the plants outside, but they need to be acclimated. This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htm We would recommend that you keep them out of direct light and keep them well watered. They will need to come back ...Read MoreQ.Killing Ants In Flower Garden - I'm preparing an area for a flower garden and the soil is infested with ants. What do I do?
A.These articles should also provide suggestions for getting rid of ants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/keeping-ants-of-flowering-vines-vegetables-and-flowers.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-of-ants.htmRead MoreQ.Red Tip Care - We have a rainy climate right now. I keep fallen leaves picked up and the trimmings picked up as well, ...
A.Remove and destroy fallen leaves, prune off diseased twigs. Avoid overhead irrigation. Fungicide sprays (copper-based products) are also generally necessary for this disease, beginning from bud break and applied every ten to fourteen days until all foliage has matured. Mature ...Read MoreQ.No Blooms - My gardenia was planted three years ago and has never bloomed. Each fall it dies down, then in the spring it ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/gardenia-care-to-get-a-gardenia-bush-to-bloom.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/gardenia/fertilizing-gardenias-in-your-garden.htmRead MoreQ.Crepe Myrtle Fungus - What's the best way to eliminate fungus from crepe myrtle?
A.Treat the tree with a fungicide and that should help to clear it up.Read MoreQ.Mushroom Compost Around Hydrangeas - Is mushroom compost okay to use (about 2 inches deep) around hydrangeas? Should I lightly add 10/10/10? I live in ...
A.Mushroom compost is suitable for most garden plants. To get the greatest results when using mushroom compost, thoroughly mix it in with the garden soil prior to planting or allow it to sit over winter and apply in spring.Read MoreQ.Sucker Removal Post Care - We live in Austin, TX, in an area where rain is hard to come by and the soil isn't really ...
A.The health of the tree should improve after removing the sucker. However, the peach tree should have been located in an area receiving plenty of sunlight, rather than shade. You could try transplanting the tree if it’s not too large, ...Read MoreQ.Planting Bird Of Paradise - How far to plant apart and how deep?
A.The planting hole should be dug about 2 to 3 times the diameter of the root ball with plants spaced about 2-6 feet apart.Read MoreQ.Tulip Plant In A Pot - I have a beautiful tulip plant in a pot with about ten flowers on it. How should I plant it ...
A.The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-care-and-tulip-planting-tips.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-planting-care-tips-how-to-plant-daffodils-in-your-garden.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/hyacinth/planting-and-care-of-hyacinths.htmRead MoreQ.Best Grass And Moles - I have two questions. We just moved to Nashville, TN from Rome, GA. In Georgia we had zoysia grass. When ...
A.Zoysia may work for you. You can grow it where you are but in colder areas, it goes dormant in the winter and gets brown. If you don't mind trading that for its durability, it would work for you. The ...Read MoreQ.Topsy Turvy Tomato Plants - Do those tomato plants that you grow upside-down really work, or is it just a gimmick to get your money?
A.Yes, they work. In fact, upside down gardening is a great way to grow vegetables, especially for those with a lack of space. For more information on this type of gardening, these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/upside-down-gardening.htm https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetables-grown-upside-down.htmRead MoreQ.Hyacinth Transplanting - I purchased a potted Hyacinth and it has finished blooming. Can the bulbs be transplanted outdoors if I dry them ...
A.You can transplant them out, but they will need additional water to keep the blooms healthy for this year. If you are looking to transplant spent forced hyacinths to the garden, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/how-to-plant-a-flower-bulb-in-your-garden-after-winter-forcing.htmRead MoreQ.Can You Divide Hibiscus Plant? - I am looking at moving some hibiscus plants and was wondering if I can divide them to make more plants?
A.Unless they are "growing" by putting out suckers (stems from the ground), you generally cannot divide them, as the overall majority are best propagated through cuttings. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-propagation.htm However, hardy hibiscus can sometimes be divided by cutting the ...Read More
